What Is a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment?

A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is a comprehensive clinical assessment completed by an appropriately qualified Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to better understand a person's strengths, goals, communication, support needs and the factors that may be influencing behaviours of concern.

The purpose of the assessment is not simply to focus on behaviour itself. Instead, it seeks to understand the whole person and identify practical, evidence-informed strategies that improve quality of life, increase independence and support meaningful participation across home, school, work and community environments.

Positive Behaviour Support is based on the understanding that behaviour often serves a purpose or communicates a need. By identifying the underlying factors that may be contributing to behaviours of concern, practitioners can work collaboratively with participants and their support network to develop strategies that are proactive, respectful and person-centred.

At Belong Health, every assessment is tailored to the individual. We recognise that no two people have the same experiences, strengths or support needs, which is why our recommendations are based on comprehensive assessment, professional clinical judgement and current evidence rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Looking Beyond Behaviour

Effective Positive Behaviour Support looks beyond what a person is doing and explores why those behaviours may be occurring.
During a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment, our practitioners consider a wide range of factors that may influence behaviour, including:
  • Communication and how the person expresses their wants, needs and emotions.
  • Physical and mental health.
  • Sensory processing and sensory preferences.
  • Daily routines and expectations.
  • Relationships with family, carers and support workers.
  • Home, school, workplace and community environments.
  • Life transitions and significant events.
  • Opportunities for choice, independence and participation.
  • Individual strengths, interests and personal goals.
By understanding these factors together, we can develop recommendations that support long-term positive outcomes rather than simply responding to behaviours as they occur.
A Holistic and Person-Centred Approach

Every Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is built around the participant as a whole person.
Rather than asking, "How do we stop this behaviour?", we ask questions such as:
  • What is the person communicating?
  • What strengths can we build on?
  • What environmental factors may be influencing behaviour?
  • Are there unmet communication, sensory or health needs?
  • What changes could improve the person's quality of life?
  • How can we increase participation, independence and meaningful choice?
This approach reflects the principles of Positive Behaviour Support, which focus on improving quality of life while reducing the need for restrictive or reactive responses wherever possible.
Assessments Tailored to Every Stage of Life

Positive Behaviour Support Assessments can be beneficial for people of all ages and are always tailored to the individual's stage of life and personal circumstances.

At Belong Health, we provide assessments for:
  • Children who may require additional support at home, school or within the community.
  • Adolescents experiencing increasing independence, educational transitions or changing support needs.
  • Adults requiring support to build everyday living skills, participate in work or community life, or navigate complex behaviours.
  • Older Adults whose behaviour may be influenced by ageing, neurological conditions, cognitive changes or other health-related factors.
Because support needs evolve over time, every assessment is individualised and designed to reflect the participant's current goals, strengths and everyday experiences.
Building the Foundation for Ongoing Support

A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment often provides the foundation for future planning and support.
Depending on the participant's individual circumstances and assessment findings, the recommendations may inform:
  • Ongoing Positive Behaviour Support services.
  • A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) where more detailed assessment is clinically appropriate.
  • The development or review of a Behaviour Support Plan.
  • Strategies to build independence, participation and quality of life.
  • Collaboration with families, Support Coordinators and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Supporting clinical evidence where additional documentation is clinically appropriate as part of the participant's NDIS journey.
Our goal is always to provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations that support meaningful outcomes for the participant and the people around them.

When Might a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment Be Recommended?

There are many reasons why someone may benefit from a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment. Sometimes a person is accessing Positive Behaviour Support for the first time, while in other situations an assessment may be recommended because their circumstances, support needs or behaviours have changed over time.

Every assessment completed by Belong Health is individualised and based on the person's unique circumstances. Our role is to understand the whole person, identify the factors that may be influencing behaviour and provide evidence-informed recommendations that support improved quality of life, independence and participation.

Depending on the individual's circumstances, a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment may also provide the clinical information needed to guide ongoing supports, develop a Behaviour Support Plan, complete a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) where clinically appropriate, or prepare supporting clinical evidence when additional documentation is required.
Accessing Positive Behaviour Support for the First Time

Many participants are referred for a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment when they, their family or their Support Coordinator believe additional behaviour support may be beneficial.

An assessment provides an opportunity to better understand the participant's strengths, communication, support needs and everyday experiences before recommendations are made. This helps ensure any future Positive Behaviour Support services are tailored to the individual rather than based on assumptions or generic strategies.
Changes in Behaviour or Support Needs

Support needs naturally change throughout life.

A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment may be recommended when there have been noticeable changes in a person's behaviour, participation or everyday functioning.
Examples may include:
  • Behaviours of concern becoming more frequent or more complex.
  • Increased risks within the home or community.
  • Changes in communication or emotional regulation.
  • Reduced participation in daily activities.
  • New health or sensory needs.
  • Significant life changes affecting wellbeing.
  • Greater support needs than previously identified.
Understanding these changes helps ensure recommendations remain relevant, practical and person-centred.
Life Transitions

Major life transitions can present new challenges as well as new opportunities.
A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment may assist during periods such as: These transitions often require new strategies and collaborative planning to help the participant continue building independence and participating in everyday life.
Reviewing Current Supports

Sometimes an assessment is recommended to review whether a participant's current supports continue to meet their needs.
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As people grow, develop new skills and experience changing circumstances, existing behaviour support strategies may also need to evolve.
A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment can help identify:
  • What's working well.
  • Areas where additional support may be beneficial.
  • Opportunities to build independence.
  • New capacity-building strategies.
  • Recommendations to improve participation and quality of life.
This ensures support remains responsive to the participant's current goals rather than relying on historical information alone.
Supporting NDIS Decision-Making

There may be occasions where updated clinical information is requested to help explain a participant's current behaviour support needs.

Where clinically appropriate, findings from a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment may contribute to supporting clinical documentation that accurately describes:
  • The participant's current presentation.
  • Behaviour support needs.
  • Assessment findings.
  • Functional impact.
  • Evidence-informed recommendations.
This documentation may assist participants, families and Support Coordinators in providing current information as part of their NDIS journey.

Any supporting evidence prepared is based on professional assessment and independent clinical judgement. Decisions regarding funding or supports remain the responsibility of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Every Person's Journey Is Different

There is no single pathway into Positive Behaviour Support.

Some participants are referred shortly after receiving an NDIS plan, while others seek support following significant changes in behaviour, communication or everyday life. Some may require a Functional Behaviour Assessment, while others may benefit from ongoing Positive Behaviour Support or an updated Behaviour Support Plan.

Whatever the reason for your referral, our experienced practitioners take the time to understand your individual circumstances and work collaboratively with you, your family and your broader support network to identify practical strategies that support meaningful, long-term outcomes.

What Happens During a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment?

Every Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is tailored to the individual. While every participant's journey is different, our assessments follow a structured, evidence-informed process that helps us build a comprehensive understanding of the person before making recommendations.

Rather than relying on a single meeting or observation, we gather information from multiple sources to understand the participant's strengths, support needs, goals and the factors that may be influencing behaviour across different environments.

Our assessment process is collaborative, person-centred and designed to ensure recommendations reflect the participant's unique circumstances and everyday experiences.
Initial Referral and Information Review

The assessment begins with reviewing the available information to understand why the referral has been made and what the participant hopes to achieve.
Depending on the referral, this may include reviewing:
  • Previous assessments and reports.
  • Existing Behaviour Support Plans.
  • Allied health reports.
  • Medical information where relevant.
  • School, workplace or provider documentation.
  • Information provided by the participant, family or Support Coordinator.
  • Current NDIS goals and funded supports where applicable.
This helps our practitioner understand the participant's current situation before meeting with them.
Getting to Know the Person

Every participant is far more than a diagnosis or a list of behaviours.
One of the most important parts of the assessment is taking the time to understand the person, including their:
  • Strengths.
  • Interests.
  • Preferences.
  • Goals.
  • Communication style.
  • Relationships.
  • Daily routines.
  • Cultural background.
  • Personal values.
Understanding what is important to the person and what is important for the person helps ensure recommendations are meaningful, respectful and practical.
Understanding Everyday Environments

Behaviour does not occur in isolation.

Our practitioners consider how different environments may influence the participant's experiences and behaviour, recognising that the same person may respond differently across home, school, work or community settings.
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Where appropriate, this may include considering: By understanding these environments, we can identify opportunities to improve participation, reduce barriers and better support the participant's quality of life.
Collaboration With the Participant's Support Network

Positive Behaviour Support is most effective when the people involved in a participant's life work together.
With the participant's consent, our practitioners may collaborate with:
  • Parents and family members.
  • Carers.
  • Support Workers.
  • Support Coordinators.
  • Teachers and education staff.
  • Employers where appropriate.
  • Other allied health professionals.
  • Medical practitioners.
  • Disability service providers.
Gathering information from different perspectives helps build a more complete understanding of the participant's everyday experiences and ensures recommendations are practical across the environments in which they live, learn and participate.
Clinical Assessment and Professional Reasoning

Once information has been gathered, our practitioner carefully analyses the findings using professional clinical judgement and current evidence-informed practice.
Rather than focusing solely on behaviours of concern, we consider how a range of factors may be interacting, including:
  • Communication.
  • Physical health.
  • Mental health.
  • Sensory processing.
  • Emotional regulation.
  • Daily routines.
  • Relationships.
  • Environmental influences.
  • Skill development.
  • Participation in meaningful activities.
This holistic approach helps identify not only the behaviours that may require support but also the underlying factors that can be addressed to improve long-term outcomes.
Recommendations Tailored to the Individual

Following the assessment, our practitioner develops individualised recommendations based on the assessment findings.
Depending on the participant's circumstances, recommendations may include:
  • Ongoing Positive Behaviour Support services.
  • Strategies to build independence and everyday skills.
  • Environmental modifications.
  • Communication supports.
  • Sensory strategies.
  • Capacity-building recommendations.
  • Referral to other allied health professionals where appropriate.
  • A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) if more detailed assessment is clinically indicated.
  • Development or review of a Behaviour Support Plan.
  • Supporting clinical evidence where additional documentation is clinically appropriate.
Every recommendation is designed to support meaningful participation, improve quality of life and promote positive long-term outcomes that are realistic for the participant and their support network
A Collaborative Process From Beginning to End

Positive Behaviour Support Assessments are not about simply identifying problems, they're about understanding people.

Throughout the assessment process, we work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and the broader support team to ensure the participant's voice, preferences and goals remain at the centre of every decision.
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By taking the time to understand the whole person, we can provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations that support safer environments, increased independence, meaningful participation and an improved quality of life.

What Does a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment Look At?

Every person is unique, which means every Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is unique.

Rather than focusing on behaviours of concern in isolation, our practitioners consider the many factors that may influence a person's everyday experiences, wellbeing and participation. Understanding these factors helps us identify strengths, recognise barriers and develop practical recommendations that are tailored to the individual.

The areas explored during an assessment will vary depending on the person's circumstances, goals and support needs.
Communication

Communication is one of the most important aspects of Positive Behaviour Support.

People communicate in many different ways, including spoken language, gestures, facial expressions, body language, communication devices and behaviour itself. Difficulties expressing wants, needs, discomfort or emotions may sometimes contribute to behaviours of concern.

Our practitioners consider how the participant communicates with the people around them and whether additional communication supports or collaboration with our Speech Pathology team may assist in improving everyday interactions.
Physical and Mental Health

A person's physical and mental health can have a significant influence on behaviour.

Pain, illness, fatigue, sleep difficulties, medication changes, anxiety and other health-related factors may all affect how someone experiences and responds to everyday situations.

Where appropriate, we consider these factors as part of the assessment and may recommend collaboration with the participant's GP, medical specialists or other allied health professionals to ensure recommendations reflect the person's overall health and wellbeing.
Sensory Processing

Everyone experiences sensory information differently.

Some people may be more sensitive to sounds, lights, textures, movement or busy environments, while others may seek additional sensory input throughout the day.

Understanding sensory preferences and sensory processing differences helps identify environmental changes and practical strategies that may support participation, comfort and emotional regulation. Where appropriate, we may recommend collaboration with one of our Occupational Therapists to further explore sensory processing and functional participation.
Daily Routines and Environments

Behaviour is often influenced by what is happening around the person.

Our practitioners consider the environments in which the participant lives, learns, works and participates, including how routines, expectations, relationships and environmental demands may affect their experiences.
This may include exploring: Understanding these environments helps identify opportunities to improve participation and reduce barriers in everyday life.
Relationships and Support Networks

Positive relationships are an important protective factor for people of all ages.

During the assessment, we consider the participant's existing support network, including family members, carers, support workers, teachers and other professionals involved in their care.

Understanding how these relationships influence everyday experiences helps us develop recommendations that are practical, collaborative and sustainable across different settings.
Strengths, Interests and Personal Goals

Positive Behaviour Support is built on a strengths-based approach.

Rather than focusing only on areas of difficulty, we take the time to understand what the participant enjoys, what motivates them and what they hope to achieve.

Building upon existing strengths and interests often creates more meaningful opportunities for learning, participation and increased independence than focusing solely on reducing behaviours of concern.
Quality of Life and Meaningful Participation

The ultimate goal of Positive Behaviour Support is to improve quality of life.

Throughout the assessment, we consider how the participant is currently participating in everyday activities and whether there are barriers limiting their independence or opportunities.
This may include participation in:
  • Family life.
  • Education.
  • Employment.
  • Recreation.
  • Community activities.
  • Social relationships.
  • Everyday living skills.
Recommendations are developed to help the participant achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them, while supporting increased choice, independence and inclusion.
Risk and Safety Considerations

Where appropriate, our practitioners also consider factors that may affect the safety and wellbeing of the participant or those around them.

This may include identifying situations where additional assessment or planning is required, such as completing a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), developing a Behaviour Support Plan, undertaking a Risk Assessment, or working collaboratively with the participant's broader support team to reduce identified risks in the least restrictive and most person-centred way possible.
Bringing Everything Together

No single factor explains a person's behaviour.

Instead, Positive Behaviour Support Assessments bring together information from many different areas to develop a comprehensive understanding of the participant as a whole person.

By considering communication, health, sensory processing, environments, relationships, strengths, participation and individual goals together, our practitioners can provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations that support meaningful, long-term outcomes rather than simply responding to behaviours as they occur.

Supporting Evidence for the NDIS

A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment may provide valuable clinical information that helps participants, families and Support Coordinators better understand a person's current support needs.

Where clinically appropriate, the findings of the assessment may also contribute to supporting evidence used throughout a participant's NDIS journey.

Supporting evidence is information prepared by an appropriately qualified health professional that describes a participant's current presentation, the impact of their disability on everyday life and evidence-informed recommendations based on professional assessment. This information may assist the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) when considering a participant's individual circumstances; however, all funding decisions remain the responsibility of the NDIA.

At Belong Health, any supporting evidence we prepare is based on comprehensive assessment findings, professional clinical judgement and current evidence-informed practice. We do not prepare documentation simply to support funding requests. Our recommendations reflect the participant's assessed needs and are developed independently in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
What Supporting Evidence May Include

Depending on the participant's circumstances and the outcome of the assessment, supporting evidence may include a range of clinical documentation where it is appropriate to do so.
This may include:
  • Clinical assessment reports.
  • Positive Behaviour Support assessment summaries.
  • Evidence-informed recommendations.
  • Functional information describing the participant's everyday support needs.
  • Documentation supporting the development or review of a Behaviour Support Plan.
  • Information that may support a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) where further assessment is clinically indicated.
  • Clinical correspondence prepared in response to specific requests where appropriate.
The type of documentation prepared will always depend on the participant's individual circumstances and the purpose of the assessment.
What Information May Be Included?

Supporting evidence is designed to provide a clear picture of the participant's current circumstances rather than simply describing behaviours of concern.
Where relevant, documentation may include information about:
  • The participant's strengths and goals.
  • Communication and interaction.
  • Daily living skills and functional capacity.
  • Sensory processing and environmental influences.
  • Physical and mental health considerations.
  • Factors contributing to behaviours of concern.
  • Risks affecting participation or safety.
  • Existing supports and strategies.
  • Recommendations to improve quality of life, participation and independence.
  • Recommendations for ongoing Positive Behaviour Support or other allied health services where clinically appropriate.
The information included will vary for every participant and will always be based on the findings of the assessment.
Evidence That Reflects the Whole Person

One of the key principles of Positive Behaviour Support is recognising that behaviour is only one part of a person's life.

Our supporting evidence reflects this holistic approach by considering the participant's communication, health, sensory experiences, relationships, environments, strengths and personal goals alongside any behaviours of concern.

This helps ensure recommendations are practical, person-centred and focused on improving long-term outcomes rather than simply responding to individual behaviours.

Where appropriate, our practitioners may also recommend collaboration with other members of Belong Health's multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and other allied health professionals, to ensure the participant receives coordinated, comprehensive support.
Independent, Evidence-Informed Recommendations

Every recommendation made by Belong Health is based on professional clinical judgement.

Our practitioners consider the information gathered throughout the Positive Behaviour Support Assessment, current evidence, professional standards and the participant's individual circumstances before making recommendations.

Where appropriate, recommendations may include: Recommendations are developed to support meaningful participation, increased independence and an improved quality of life, with the participant's goals and preferences remaining central throughout the process.
Supporting Participants Throughout Their NDIS Journey

Whether a participant is accessing Positive Behaviour Support for the first time, reviewing their current supports or responding to a request for updated clinical information, Belong Health aims to provide thorough, objective and evidence-informed assessments that accurately reflect the participant's current needs.

Our focus is not simply on preparing documentation. It is on understanding the person, working collaboratively with their support network and providing practical recommendations that help participants achieve meaningful outcomes across home, school, work and community life.

Who Can Request a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment?

A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment can be requested by a range of people involved in a participant's care or support. While referral pathways vary depending on an individual's circumstances, many participants access an assessment because they, their family or someone within their support network believes additional behaviour support may be beneficial.

At Belong Health, we welcome referrals from participants, families, healthcare professionals and disability providers, and we work collaboratively with everyone involved to ensure the assessment process is appropriate, person-centred and aligned with the participant's goals.

If you're unsure whether a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is the right next step, our team is happy to discuss your circumstances during a Free 20-Minute Connect Session before an assessment is arranged.
Participants and Families

Participants, parents, guardians and family members are often the first to notice changes in behaviour, communication, participation or support needs.

You don't need to wait until challenges become overwhelming before seeking advice. A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment can help identify strengths, better understand current support needs and provide practical recommendations that support everyday life.

Whether you're exploring Positive Behaviour Support for the first time or looking to review existing supports, our practitioners take the time to understand your individual circumstances and work collaboratively with you throughout the assessment process.
Support Coordinators

Support Coordinators frequently refer participants for a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment when additional clinical information may assist with planning, service coordination or understanding a participant's behaviour support needs.

Our practitioners work collaboratively with Support Coordinators to ensure assessment findings and recommendations are clearly communicated while maintaining our independent clinical judgement and focusing on the participant's individual goals and needs.
Healthcare Professionals

General Practitioners (GPs), paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and other healthcare professionals may recommend a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment when they believe further understanding of a participant's behaviour support needs would be beneficial.

Positive Behaviour Support often works alongside other allied health services, and where appropriate, our practitioners collaborate with the participant's broader healthcare team to provide coordinated, person-centred care.
Disability Service Providers

Disability support providers, schools, early childhood services, supported accommodation providers and community organisations may also recommend a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment when they identify changes in a participant's support needs or believe additional behaviour support could improve participation and quality of life.
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Where appropriate and with the participant's consent, we work collaboratively with providers to better understand the environments in which the participant lives, learns, works and participates.
NDIS Participants

Many people access a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment as part of their NDIS journey.
An assessment may be helpful when: While assessment findings may contribute to supporting evidence where appropriate, decisions regarding NDIS funding and reasonable and necessary supports are made independently by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Not Sure If a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment Is Right for You?

Every person's circumstances are different, and there isn't a single referral pathway that suits everyone.

If you're unsure whether a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is appropriate, our team can discuss your situation, answer your questions and help you understand the available options before you decide to proceed.

Whether you're a participant, parent, family member, Support Coordinator, healthcare professional or referrer, we're here to help you make informed decisions that support meaningful outcomes.

What Happens After a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment?

Every Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is designed to provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations that support the participant's individual goals, wellbeing and quality of life.

Once the assessment has been completed, our practitioner carefully reviews all of the information gathered throughout the assessment process before developing recommendations that reflect the participant's unique strengths, support needs and everyday experiences.

There is no standard outcome that applies to everyone. Every recommendation is individualised and based on professional clinical judgement, the assessment findings and the participant's personal circumstances.
Reviewing the Assessment Findings

Following the assessment, our practitioner analyses the information collected from observations, discussions, documentation and other relevant sources to develop a comprehensive understanding of the participant's current presentation.
This allows us to identify:
  • The participant's strengths and protective factors.
  • Areas where additional support may be beneficial.
  • Factors that may be influencing behaviours of concern.
  • Opportunities to build independence and everyday skills.
  • Strategies to improve participation and quality of life.
  • Recommendations that reflect the participant's goals and preferences.
Our recommendations focus on supporting meaningful, long-term outcomes rather than simply responding to individual behaviours.
Receiving Your Recommendations

Once the assessment has been completed, you'll receive recommendations tailored to your individual circumstances.
Depending on the assessment findings, recommendations may include:
  • Ongoing Positive Behaviour Support services.
  • Practical strategies for families, carers and support workers.
  • Environmental modifications that may better support participation.
  • Communication strategies.
  • Sensory supports.
  • Capacity-building approaches that promote greater independence.
  • Collaboration with schools, workplaces or disability providers where appropriate.
  • Referral to other allied health services where additional expertise may benefit the participant.
Every recommendation is designed to be practical, person-centred and appropriate for the participant's everyday life.
When Additional Assessment May Be Recommended

Sometimes a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment identifies the need for further assessment to better understand specific aspects of a participant's behaviour or support needs.

Depending on the circumstances, our practitioner may recommend: Additional assessments are only recommended where they are likely to provide meaningful information that will improve support planning and outcomes for the participant.
Ongoing Positive Behaviour Support

For many participants, the assessment provides the foundation for ongoing Positive Behaviour Support.
Where appropriate, our practitioners continue working collaboratively with participants, families, carers and the broader support network to:
  • Implement recommended strategies.
  • Build the skills of the participant and those supporting them.
  • Monitor progress over time.
  • Review outcomes and adjust strategies when needed.
  • Support changing needs as circumstances evolve.
Positive Behaviour Support is an ongoing process that adapts as a person's goals, strengths and support needs change over time.
Working as Part of a Multidisciplinary Team

Positive Behaviour Support is often most effective when practitioners work collaboratively with other professionals involved in a participant's care.

Where appropriate and with consent, we may work alongside our Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Counsellors and Registered Music Therapists, as well as GPs, specialists, educators and disability providers.

By bringing together different areas of expertise, we can develop coordinated recommendations that support the participant across all aspects of everyday life.
Ongoing Review and Adjustment

People grow, circumstances change and support needs evolve.

As participants achieve goals, experience life transitions or encounter new challenges, it may be appropriate to review existing strategies or undertake a further Positive Behaviour Support Assessment to ensure supports continue to reflect their current needs.

Regular review helps ensure recommendations remain relevant, evidence-informed and aligned with the participant's goals, promoting continued participation, independence and quality of life.
Supporting Better Outcomes

At Belong Health, we see a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment as the beginning of a collaborative journey rather than a single appointment.

Our aim is to provide participants, families and their support network with a clearer understanding of the person's strengths, support needs and opportunities for growth, while delivering practical recommendations that can make a meaningful difference in everyday life.

Whether the next step involves ongoing Positive Behaviour Support, a Functional Behaviour Assessment, a Behaviour Support Plan, collaboration with another allied health professional or simply implementing practical strategies at home, school, work or within the community, our focus remains the same - helping participants achieve meaningful outcomes that improve quality of life, increase independence and support participation in the activities that matter most to them.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Positive Behaviour Support Assessments

What is a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment?
A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is a comprehensive assessment completed by a qualified Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to better understand a person's strengths, goals, communication, support needs and the factors that may be influencing behaviours of concern. The assessment helps identify practical, evidence-informed strategies that support improved quality of life, independence and meaningful participation. Depending on the assessment findings, recommendations may include ongoing Positive Behaviour Support, a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), a Behaviour Support Plan or other appropriate supports.

Who can benefit from a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment?
Positive Behaviour Support Assessments can benefit children, adolescents, adults and older adults who may be experiencing behaviours of concern or changes in their support needs. Assessments are tailored to the individual and may be appropriate for people living at home, attending school, participating in the community, working, or living in Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).

Who can refer someone for a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment?
Referrals may come from participants, parents, guardians, family members, Support Coordinators, healthcare professionals, schools, disability providers or other members of a participant's support network. You can also contact Belong Health directly to discuss whether a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is the right option for your circumstances.

Do I need an NDIS referral?
No. You do not need a formal referral to contact Belong Health about a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment. If you're unsure whether an assessment is appropriate, our team can discuss your circumstances during a Free 20-Minute Connect Session and help you understand the next steps.

Is a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment only for NDIS participants?
No. While many people access Positive Behaviour Support through the NDIS, assessments may also be appropriate for individuals who are privately funding their supports or accessing services through other funding pathways.

What happens during a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment?
Every assessment is individualised. Our practitioners gather information about the participant's communication, health, sensory experiences, environments, relationships, daily routines, strengths, goals and participation in everyday life. We work collaboratively with the participant and, where appropriate, their family, carers and broader support network before developing evidence-informed recommendations.

How long does a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment take?
The length of an assessment varies depending on the participant's individual circumstances, the complexity of their support needs and the information required. Some assessments involve multiple appointments, observations and discussions to ensure recommendations are based on a comprehensive understanding of the person.

Does every assessment include a Functional Behaviour Assessment?
No. A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) is only recommended when it is clinically appropriate. Some participants benefit from a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment without requiring a more detailed Functional Behaviour Assessment, while others may benefit from both.

Will I receive a Behaviour Support Plan?
Not necessarily. A Behaviour Support Plan is developed when it is clinically appropriate and based on the assessment findings. Not every Positive Behaviour Support Assessment results in a Behaviour Support Plan, as recommendations are always tailored to the participant's individual needs.

Can a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment help with my NDIS plan?
A Positive Behaviour Support Assessment may provide valuable clinical information about a participant's current support needs. Where clinically appropriate, the assessment findings may contribute to supporting evidence used during a participant's NDIS journey. However, decisions regarding NDIS funding and reasonable and necessary supports are made by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

What is supporting evidence?
Supporting evidence is clinical information prepared by an appropriately qualified health professional that describes a participant's current presentation, functional impact and evidence-informed recommendations based on professional assessment. Depending on the circumstances, this may include reports, assessment summaries or other clinical documentation prepared where appropriate.

Does Belong Health guarantee NDIS funding?
No. Belong Health cannot guarantee that the NDIA will approve funding or specific supports. Our role is to complete an independent, evidence-informed assessment and provide recommendations that accurately reflect the participant's assessed needs.

Can family members be involved in the assessment?
Yes. With the participant's consent where appropriate, family members, carers and other important people may contribute valuable information that helps build a more complete understanding of the participant's everyday experiences and support needs.

Will you work with my Support Coordinator and other providers?
Yes. With consent, we regularly collaborate with Support Coordinators, support workers, schools, healthcare professionals and other allied health providers to help ensure recommendations are practical, coordinated and person-centred.

Can Positive Behaviour Support work alongside other allied health services?
Absolutely. Positive Behaviour Support often works alongside services such as Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Counselling and Registered Music Therapy. Working collaboratively can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the participant's strengths, needs and goals.

Where are assessments completed?
Depending on the participant's circumstances, assessments may be completed in the home, school, workplace, community, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) or via Telehealth where appropriate.

Do you provide Positive Behaviour Support Assessments across Perth and Mandurah?
Yes. Belong Health provides Positive Behaviour Support Assessments across Perth, Mandurah and surrounding regions, with services available in homes, schools, workplaces, community settings and through telehealth where suitable.

What happens after the assessment?
​After reviewing all assessment findings, our practitioner prepares individualised recommendations based on the participant's strengths, goals and support needs. Depending on the outcome, recommendations may include ongoing Positive Behaviour Support, a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), development of a Behaviour Support Plan, collaboration with other allied health professionals or practical strategies to support everyday participation and independence.

How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Contact Belong Health to arrange a Free 20-Minute Connect Session, where we'll discuss your circumstances, answer your questions and help determine whether a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment is the right next step for you or the person you support.
​​​Our friendly team are happy to help call us on 08 9586 3934 or send us an email
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Balcatta
Bassendean
Bateman
Beaconsfield
Beckenham
Beechboro
Belmont
Bentley
Bibra Lake
Bicton
Booragoon
Brentwood
Bull Creek
Camillo
Canning Vale
Cannington
Carlisle
Caversham
Champion Lakes
Churchlands
City Beach
Claremont
Cloverdale
Cockburn Central
Como
Coolbellup
Coolbinia
Cottesloe
Crawley
Dayton
Dianella
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East Perth
East Victoria Park
Eden Hill
Ferndale
Floreat
Forrestdale
Fremantle
Glendalough
Gosnells
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Hamilton Hill
Harrisdale
Hazelmere
Highgate
Hilton
Huntingdale
Inglewood
Kensington
Kelmscott
Kenwick
Kewdale
Kiara
Langford
Lathlain
Leederville
Leeming
Lockridge
Maddington
Martin
Melville
Menora
Midland
Midvale
Mirrabooka
Morley
Mosman Park
Mount Hawthorn
Mount Lawley
Mount Pleasant
Murdoch
Myaree
Nedlands
Nollamara
North Coogee
North Fremantle
North Perth
Northbridge
O’Connor
Osborne Park
Palmyra
Perth
Piara Waters
Queens Park
Redcliffe
Rivervale
Riverton
Rossmoyne
Samson
Scarborough
Seville Grove
Shelley
South Fremantle
South Perth
Spearwood
St James
Stratton
Subiaco
Success
Swan View
Swanbourne
Thornlie
Tuart Hill
Victoria Park
Waterford
Welshpool
Wembley
Wembley Downs
West Leederville
West Perth
Willetton
Winthrop
Woodlands
Yokine
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